Joe Manchin actually said...

"I think it`s the wrong piece of legislation to bring our country together and unite our country. And I`m not supporting that because I think it would divide us further."

"I believe that partisan voting legislation will destroy the already weakening binds of our democracy, and for that reason, I will vote against the For the People Act. Furthermore, I will not vote to w..."

"The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act would update the formula states and localities must use to ensure proposed voting laws do not restrict the rights of any particular group or population."

"Senator Manchin came out in opposition to the Senate`s For the People Act, which would basically create a modern voting infrastructure."